Chest of Drawers Brass Studs Italy First Half of 1900s
Features
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Walnut , Poplar , Sessile Oak
Description
Chest of drawers with four drawers, partially assembled with antique wood. Brass tiles and studs. Bracket feet. Manufactured in Italy, first half of the 20th century.
Product Condition:
Cabinet in fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 110
Width: 93,5
Depth: 40
Additional Information
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main essence:
Walnut
Walnut wood comes from the plant whose botanical name is juglans regia , probably originally from the East but very common in Europe. Light or dark brown in color, it is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, widely used in antique furniture. It was the main essence in Italy throughout the Renaissance and later had a good diffusion in Europe, especially in England, until the advent of mahogany. It was used for solid wood furniture and sometimes carvings and inlays, its only big limitation is that it suffers a lot from woodworm. In France it was widely used more than anything else in the provinces. In the second half of the eighteenth century its use decreased significantly because mahogany and other exotic woods were preferred.Poplar
Essence considered "poor", it is a white wood, with yellowish or greyish shades, light and tender, which is easily damaged. It is used for rustic furniture or in the construction of furniture. The most valuable use it has had in the history of furniture is in Germany, in the 19th century, for veneers and inlays in the Biedermeier period.Sessile Oak
Under the name of oak or oak various types of woods derived from plants of the genus quercus are grouped. They are always resistant, hard and compact woods. Oak is lighter than oak, both are used for more rustic furniture or for the interiors of French and English antique furniture. In other processes it was gradually replaced by the advent of exotic woods considered more valuable since the 18th century. It could also interest you